A few definitions of the word JOB:
*a specific task done as part of the routine of one's occupation for an agreed price
*use your natural talents, abilities and skills to serve the needs of others
Synonyms for Job - Career/ Occupation/ Vocation /Profession Calling: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, vocation, or profession Character : not the work you do but how you do the work
Questions to ask yourself:
What are you good at naturally?
What brings you great joy?
What might you consider doing everyday to earn a living that you would consider enjoyable and worthwhile?
What do you do now that gives you a great sense of accomplishment and pride?
Why do we work?
Based on the answers above...
What do you need to do to prepare yourself to get that job ?
What type of training or education is required?
What skills are you lacking?
How much money do you need to save for that training?
Who can help you get there?
What type of exposure have you had to the day to day operations of this job?
Do you know anyone who you can shadow for the day to get that understanding?
Students will....
explore various career clusters
survey themselves for likes and skill sets on several online tools
create a collaborative slideshow of what their choices are to share with an image, link and text
locate an educational institution that offers their interests and explore it fully
determine admission requirements, tuition costs, major offered
determine what they need to get there and create an action plan for themselves
create a Plan B for unanticipated circumstances
create a brochure outlining their intentions and plans for themselves
define vocabulary associated with colleges and applications
Occupational Handbook Link
Career PDF
Crossword Puzzle of vocabulary words to know
Your Future !
College in Colorado
College Board
KnowHow2Go
Big Future
Here is the template for your brochure:
A few definitions of the word JOB:
*a specific task done as part of the routine of one's occupation for an agreed price
*use your natural talents, abilities and skills to serve the needs of others
Synonyms for Job - Career/ Occupation/ Vocation /Profession
Calling: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action, vocation, or profession
Character : not the work you do but how you do the work
Questions to ask yourself:
Based on the answers above...
Students will....
Occupational Handbook Link
Career PDF
Crossword Puzzle of vocabulary words to know
8a Tech Class
8b Tech Class